Table 3.
Proportion of African Americans with recent-onset rheumatoid arthritis that would be recommended for treatment under 2008 National Osteoporosis Foundation Guidelines, by age and body mass index, % (95% confidence interval)
| Age, years | 40–55 | 55–70 | > 70 |
|---|---|---|---|
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Body Mass Index, kg/m2 |
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| < 25 | 5 (1, 18) | 36 (17, 59) | 71 (29, 96) |
| 25–30 | 7 (1, 17) | 11 (1, 35) | 86 (42, 100) |
| > 30 | 3 (1, 8) | 8 (2, 20) | 17 (2, 48) |